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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 32 • some concern that the Council was forwarding these items, having already acted upon them, and this is not the case. Mayor Coughlin stated it was the consensus of the Council to authorize staff to proceed in this manner. Council Member Marty thanked City Attorney Long for his time and effort. Mayor Coughlin concurred, adding that it was a large amount of work in a small amount of time. T. Action to Enter into an Agreement with Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc. for Wetland Planning and Land Use Options Facilitation. • Mayor Coughlin stated the Council has discussed this matter, and inquired if it stands as previously proposed. City Administrator Whiting stated nothing new has come forward. He noted the total proposal is $23,842, and there are two or three provisions in the agreement that require that Peterson Environmental, on behalf of the City, facilitate some of the public discussion. He indicated that this was one of the key issues to note, in that interested parties will have the opportunity to participate and see what the data reveals. He indicated staff would report back to the Council when the schedule is available. Mayor Coughlin stated a very strong point of this proposal is the element of garnering as much public input as possible. Council Member Marty stated he would like Task 4.0, the open house, to be conducted long before a public hearing is held on this matter. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Approve Entering into an Agreement with Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc, for Wetland Planning and Land Use Options Facilitation. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. U. 2000 Proposed Pay Plan. • City Administrator Whiting stated the Council reviewed the proposed pay plan at their last meeting. He indicated Finance Director Kessel has compiled a list of positions, their pay points, the 1999 monthly maximums in comparison to the year 2000 maximums, and what the actual percentage adjustment is for each position. He noted that because this is ongoing work, they are reviewing the points of some of the positions, and if any adjustments are required at a later date, staff will bring this forward to the Council. City Administrator Whiting stated staff recommends the Council approve this item. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Approve the 2000 Proposed Pay Plan. Council Member Stigney stated the proposed pay plan includes a 3 percent Cost of Living Adjustment.